1844-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 11-H, the only known dies. EF-45 (PCGS). Warmly patinated honey-gold surfaces retain appreciable mint luster. Sharply defined overall, as well, this minimally circulated example is sure to have no difficulty finding its way into an advanced Southern gold cabinet. Vying with the 1843-D and 1845-D as the most readily obtainable Dahlonega Mint half eagle from the 1840s, the 1844-D is still a scarce issue in an absolute sense. From the James D. Brilliant Collection.
